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Reading Time: 10 minutes You know those days when you wake up already feeling behind, and before you’ve even had your coffee, you’re juggling a dozen different things? You’re responding to emails, getting the kids ready, dealing with an unexpected work call, and somehow the dog managed to get out of the yard—all before 9 AM. Sound familiar? For many of us, a day of putting out fires isn’t an every once in a while thing—it’s become the norm. We’re constantly jumping from one crisis to the next, putting out fires everywhere we turn. Today, I’m sharing how to recognize you’re living in crisis mode, and how to break the cycle of firefighting so you can create a balanced, intentional life.

Stop Putting Out Fires: Why You’re Always in Crisis Mode and How to Break Free

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Reading Time: 7 minutes Have you ever spent hours checking off tasks from your to-do list, only to look back and wonder if any of it really mattered? Maybe you were organizing your email inbox or rearranging your schedule for the third time this week, but at the end of the day, you’re left feeling drained and unfulfilled. Like you were working all day… but you didn’t really accomplish anything. Sound familiar? You might be caught up in busy work – work that feels productive, but isn’t really.Tune in to learn why our brains love busy work, how to spot that you’re caught up in it, and how to say NO to busy work and protect your time for what really matters.

Why Our Brains LOVE Busy Work: How to Stop Wasting Time on Stuff That Doesn’t Matter

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have “that room” in your house? The catch-all room where everybody’s stuff piles up endlessly? If you’re no stranger to clutter – or maybe you’re wanting a home that feels more cozy and like you – you’ll love today’s guest. Shannon Acheson is an author, home organizing and interior decorating expert, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com. Through habit stack, routine building, and more, she shares tips on maintaining a clutter-free space and creating cozy, functional environments that you and your family will love. Plus, she explains how to truly personalize your home without falling into the trap of mismatched decor (or maxing out your credit card!).

Love Where You Live: How to a Create and Maintain an Organized and Clutter Free Home with Shannon Acheson

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you ever sat down with a solid block of time, ready to tackle a big project, only to spend that entire time just planning how to start? You’re not alone – and you’re definitely in the right place. If you find yourself stuck in overthinking mode, or always overwhelmed by a big project, then this episode is for you. Tune in to hear practical strategies to break free from overplanning and start taking action, plus how to build a routine centered around DOING (instead of just planning).

From Overthinking to Taking Action: How to Break Free from Analysis Paralysis

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever jumped into a project, feeling totally motivated and excited, only to hit a wall halfway through? Or maybe you’re the opposite – maybe projects seem big and scary, and the idea of getting started completely overwhelms you. Meet Kerry Hoffman, a Project Management & Operations Consultant, who is an expert at breaking down big projects and implementing systems. She shares her simple framework for tackling projects, plus how to delegate and find the time management tools that work for you in a busy, information-overloaded world.

How to Stay Organized in a Chaotic World featuring Kerry Anne Hoffman

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Reading Time: 9 minutes You know that moment when you walk into a room and suddenly forget why you’re there? Or those times when you suddenly remember you scheduled an appointment or coffee with a friend… only to realize you were supposed to be there five minutes ago? If you know what it’s like to feel forgetful and a little scatterbrained, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode. Tune in to learn how the “Doorway Effect” is impacting your memory, plus my go-to strategies and systems that will help you feel calm, prepared, and ready to keep track of all your to-dos.

From Forgetful to Fully Focused: 4 Time Management Tips for Overcoming Forgetfulness

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you ever feel like it’s nearly impossible to manage everything? There are mountains of laundry stretched far as the eye can see. The dishes are calling your name (and you’re not answering). And maybe you’re also a busy professional, and the thought of seamlessly checking off your professional to-do list alongside your home to-do list just feels like it’s never going to happen. This week’s guest, Chelsi Jo Moore, has the systems you need to manage your home in as little time as possible, plus create major impact and income in your work.

Overwhelmed to Organized: How to Create a Home Management System that Works With Your Life ft. Chelsi Jo Moore

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Reading Time: 9 minutes Picture this: You start your workday day with the best intentions, a well-organized to-do list, and a positive mindset. But as the hours tick by, distractions creep in, your focus drops, and before you know it, the day has slipped through your fingers. Tune in to learn how to stay on track and set a realistic schedule you can actually stick to, plus get easy-to-implement tips to get things done without feeling overwhelmed.

Stick to the Schedule: How to Beat Distractions and Stay on Track During Your Workday

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever found yourself in a state of constant stress? Like you’re always tired, never have the energy to get through your to-do list, and you’re surviving off of caffeine? Rachel Rauch, Doctor of Naturopathy and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, has practical tips for you. She shares how understanding hormonal health and getting good quality rest can be transformative for finding a sense of calm and inner peace – and improving your productivity.

Ditch the Stress: How Rest and Hormonal Health Can Help You Find Peace and Productivity ft. Rachel Rauch

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Reading Time: 6 minutes We’re halfway through the year, and one of the best ways to transform your time management right now is a mid-year planning session. But it’s really easy to skip a mid-year planning session because, like halftime, it’s not played on the field. That’s why this episode is dedicated to three big reasons why you shouldn’t skip mid-year planning and why you definitely need your own halftime to rest, reassess, realign and get ready to finish the year strong.

It’s Halftime: 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip a Mid-Year Planning Session

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